Moscow, August 25 (LaPresse) – Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The Kremlin press office reported that the two leaders discussed the outcomes of the summit between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held in Alaska. The Iranian president, in turn, supported diplomatic efforts aimed at a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.
During the conversation, Putin and Pezeshkian also discussed the situation regarding Iran’s nuclear program and the situation in the South Caucasus. The parties also talked about Russo-Iranian cooperation in the energy and transportation sectors.
The two presidents "confirmed their commitment to further expand Russo-Iranian cooperation in various fields," the Kremlin stated. The leaders also "agreed to meet at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China." The meeting is scheduled to take place in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.
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